Sermons on Divine Trust:

All That I Am -- All The Time

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jan 7, 2008

It is vital for the Christian to daily surrender everything to Jesus.

I will send you the power point for free, just email the name of the sermon in the email subject line. (This sermon requires highspeed access or access to download the video) All that I am -- All the time Philippians 3:4-11 It is vital for the Christian to daily surrender everything to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

12 Steps To Recovery Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 12, 2008

Part 2 of this series focuses on our not only believing in God, but accepting the fact that He desires to help us.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 2 Scripture: James 2:19-20; Romans 4:4-8; Luke 15:11-20; Introduction Last week I discussed the first step to recovery. The first step consisted of our admitting that we are powerless over our addictions and that our lives have come unmanageable. This first ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Family The Wrong Way

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 14, 2008

Many parents TALK about living right and how their children should also, BUT they don’t put feet to their words!

The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Family the Wrong Way Last week, we began a 7-week journey and I shared with you some vital Life Lessons from Scripture that not only strengthened your family in the immediate…but for a lifetime. The topic was “Leaving a Legacy,” I brought out a Model A Ford ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Baptist

An Encouraging Word Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

Every believer who is part of God’s church should be a source of encouragement to others.

An Encouraging Word Acts 11:19-30 Intro: Barnabas is a unique character in the book of Acts. We first meet him in Acts 4:36-37: “Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), 37sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Covenant Prayer Of David For God's Blessings On His Descendants

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 11, 2007

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE COVENANT PRAYER OF DAVID FOR GOD’S BLESSINGS ON HIS DESCENDANTS AND HIGHLIGHTS 1. GOD’S GOODNESS 2. GOD’S KNOWLEDGE 3. GOD’S WILL 4. GOD’S GLORY 5. GOD’S CHOSEN 6. GOD’S PROMISE 7. GOD’S BLESSING

THE COVENANT PRAYER OF DAVID FOR GOD’S BLESSINGS ON HIS DESCENDANTS ************************************************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. GOD’S GOODNESS 2. GOD’S KNOWLEDGE 3. GOD’S WILL 4. GOD’S GLORY 5. GOD’S CHOSEN 6. GOD’S PROMISE 7. GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:18-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reflections

Contributed by James May on Feb 11, 2007

We use a lot of mirrors to examine and determine the kind of person we are, but the only true mirror is God’s Word. Every other mirror will leave us with a warped view of ourselves. We must be transformed into the image of Christ.

Reflections By Pastor Jim May (This sermon was presented using projected pictures of people standing in front of different carnival mirrors that distorted their true appearance) How we see ourselves will always determine how far we go in life, and how far we go with God. If we are going to be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:23-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Bother? Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007

This is the first in a series on evangelism based on Bill Hybel’s book of a similar title. What is our motivation for reaching out with the gospel of Jesus?

WHY BOTHER? Who can name the five purposes of the Church? Do you know what they are? Can you name one of the five purposes of the Church? (Worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism). To be honest, I think that after the three ships most of us start scratching our heads. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

What Were You Expecting?

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

We Need to Expect God everywhere

Title: What were you expecting? Text: Luke 1.5-25 MP: We need to expect God everywhere. Intro: Sadly, I just couldn’t find this story on the Internet, but I remember one of those “human interest” news stories from a few years back. It seems that a tourist from somewhere in Eastern Europe had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Came To Save The Lost, Not To Lose The Saved

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Mar 4, 2007

If God is the One who saved, does it mean that men should be the ones to preserve their salvation? Or, should we believe that Jesus is the ONLY Savior – He Who saves the lost, not to lose the saved?

Luke 19:1-10 – Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, John 18:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

How Can A Man Be Right Before God?

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 6, 2007

How can sinful people get rid of their sin, and be right with God.

How Can a Man Be Right Before God? Genesis 15:6, Romans 4 How can a person really be right before God. How can a person be justified before God. We use the word Justify all the time. You are just trying to justify your actions? What do we mean? Explain, Excuse, Blame, etc. When we are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

To Have Or To Live

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 7, 2007

Life must not be evaluated on the basis of the abundance of possessions

Luke 12:13-21 “To Have or to Live?” “Life must not be evaluated on the basis of the abundance of possessions.” Sunday Morning Sermon 02.25.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) After a very long and boring sermon the church members filed out of the church saying nothing to the preacher. Towards ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of What Kind Of Spirit Are You?

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Mar 12, 2007

The effective work of the Holy Spirit in the believer according to Jesus’ words in John 15:26-27, & 16:4b-15

John 15:26-27, & 16:4b-15 WHEN THE HELPER COMES… 15:26 “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me. 27 And you also will bear witness, because you have been with Me from the beginning.” 16:1 "These ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism - It's What We Do! Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 15, 2007

This sermon gives three reasons evangelism and church growth are important.

Evangelism – It’s What We Do! The Importance of Outreach The Martins move into my neighborhood every spring. They show up about the middle of March and spend the summer with me. I enjoy having them around. They make a long trip you know? They fly in from South America. Spend the summer up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of John Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

Fourth in a Series going through the New Testament

THE BOOK OF JOHN -- Sermon 4 Introduction: In the last lesson we studied Mark and Luke. We looked at how Jesus was presented as the Servant and as the Son of Man. In this Lesson we will complete a survey of the Gospel of John. John represents Jesus as the incarnate God. Jesus came to earth ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

What's Wrong With The Universe Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007

Parts 3 - When our hearts break over our own sin…God comforts us with His grace.

Let’s play a word association game for a minute. When I say a word, just tell me what comes to your mind. • Sorrow… distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret. • Grief…. Keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan